Senior Performance Appian Test Engineer (TS Clearance)

Groundswell Corporation; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedule

On-site gym & childcare

Job summary

Groundswell is seeking a Senior Performance Test Engineer with Appian experience to support performance testing for a federal program. You will lead end-to-end performance strategies, execute performance strategies, validate system scalability and reliability, and ensure the application meets defined performance and throughput requirements.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical expertise, hands-on performance testing experience, and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in performance testing within complex enterprise environments.
• Proficient with JMeter, Groovy, and SQL for test scripting and analysis.
• Experience mentoring junior performance engineers and advising clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end performance testing strategies for a federal program.
• Execute performance tests, analyze results, and report findings.
• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to meet performance and throughput requirements.

Skills

Performance testing

Client-facing experience

Mentoring

SQL

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

JMeter

Groovy

Appian

Job description

Who Are We?

Groundswell is a premier technology integrator and solution provider, resolutely committed to solving the most complex challenges facing federal agencies today. Our name, Groundswell, represents our commitment to be an unstoppable, seismic change in government. Ours is a small company culture with big company reach and results. Are you ready to be audacious, be bold and drive change at a rapid pace? Join us, where we’ll make a greater impact together.

What You'll do:

We are seeking a Senior Performance Test Engineer with Appian experience to support performance testing efforts for a federal program. This role will lead end-to-end performance strategies, execute performance strategies, validate system scalability and reliability, and ensure the application meets defined performance and throughput requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical expertise, hands‑on performance testing experience, and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and business stakeholders.

Required Experience / Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in performance testing within complex enterprise environments
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience performance testing Appian applications (preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in a technical consulting or client‑facing role
• Proven experience designing, developing, and executing performance test plans, scripts, and scenarios, including results analysis and reporting
• Proficiency with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Groovy)
• Strong understanding of performance metrics such as response time, throughput, concurrency, and resource utilization
• Experience analyzing performance data and identifying root causes across application, database, and infrastructure layers
• Proficiency in writing SQL queries and stored procedures
• Demonstrated knowledge of data objects and data architecture
• Experience gathering throughput and SLA requirements from business stakeholders
• Proficient in analyzing Appian logs and system information to diagnose performance issues
• Experience mentoring or advising junior performance engineers
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Experience supporting performance efforts in structured or regulated environments (federal experience a plus)
• Must be a U.S. citizen in accordance with contract requirements
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS clearance (preference given to those holding active TS clearance)
• This is a hybrid position and will require on‑site presence at our Groundswell HQ in Mclean or other client site locations in the Northern Virginia area

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• 4% 401(k) Match (immediate vesting)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional development
• Flexible work schedule
• On‑site gym and childcare option

Salary

The salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Groundswell, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is: $97,756.00 - $137,530.00.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. Read a copy of the Company’s Non-Discrimination Policy Statement.